1
as in totals
a complete amount of something
the sum of human knowledge on that subject
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2
as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering
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3
as in heights
the highest part or point
he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms
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as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?
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as in adds
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator
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Recent Examples of sums
Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The two leading providers of AI models, as well as SpaceX, which includes Elon Musk’s AI company, could go public at trillion dollar-valuations just as other firms are seeking vast sums to fund data centers, chips and infrastructure, raising questions about whether markets can absorb the supply.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets have spent nearly identical sums of money over the last five seasons, including 2026.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Countries are spending enormous sums to become self-reliant—in energy, in defense, in technology.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The actions reflect growing concern inside the administration that weak oversight is allowing enormous sums of public healthcare spending to flow out the door improperly.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Comparable Dylan guitars have realized significant sums at auction, including his 1964 Fender Stratocaster, which sold for $965,000 at Christie’s in 2013.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Many personal finance decisions, such as buying a home or planning for retirement, also involve sums of money well beyond what people are used to dealing with.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 June 2026
While their rivals started spending significant sums of money as soon as the 2024-25 season finished, Spurs wasted a couple of weeks hesitating about the long-term future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou before replacing him with Thomas Frank.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
That's what sums it up best, is Change of Plans.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That about sums it up nicely, song.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
That sums to about $40 billion – far short of the $56 billion price tag for eBay.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, according to the investigative media outlet Mongabay, Petroperú has accumulated nearly $100 million in penalties for environmental damage across the country — sums the highly indebted state-company is not likely to be able to pay in the foreseeable future.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
According to a document posted by the state, CRS has charged Florida unusually large sums to hire staff for the detention center.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
The two leading providers of AI models, as well as SpaceX, which includes Elon Musk’s AI company, could go public at trillion dollar-valuations just as other firms are seeking vast sums to fund data centers, chips and infrastructure, raising questions about whether markets can absorb the supply.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets have spent nearly identical sums of money over the last five seasons, including 2026.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Countries are spending enormous sums to become self-reliant—in energy, in defense, in technology.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The actions reflect growing concern inside the administration that weak oversight is allowing enormous sums of public healthcare spending to flow out the door improperly.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Comparable Dylan guitars have realized significant sums at auction, including his 1964 Fender Stratocaster, which sold for $965,000 at Christie’s in 2013.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Many personal finance decisions, such as buying a home or planning for retirement, also involve sums of money well beyond what people are used to dealing with.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 June 2026
While their rivals started spending significant sums of money as soon as the 2024-25 season finished, Spurs wasted a couple of weeks hesitating about the long-term future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou before replacing him with Thomas Frank.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
That's what sums it up best, is Change of Plans.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That about sums it up nicely, song.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
That sums to about $40 billion – far short of the $56 billion price tag for eBay.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, according to the investigative media outlet Mongabay, Petroperú has accumulated nearly $100 million in penalties for environmental damage across the country — sums the highly indebted state-company is not likely to be able to pay in the foreseeable future.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums
Noun
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Paul drew big, young crowds on the campaign trail, considerable media coverage, and respectable raw national vote totals.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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The totals fell to 12,352 housing starts in 2024 and 10,066 in 2025.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Clinicians who wanted to compare new trial data depended on journals, institutional summaries or conference presentations.—
Ami Bhatt,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Add splits to run summaries (rolling out this week).—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Following a resurgence during the pandemic, participation numbers hit record heights last year.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The records detail fascinating biographical information such as the town the immigrants were from, their ages, heights, even eye and hair colors, plus their occupation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Evergreen is again hosting this student-run fest with some celebrity shine on its headliner, and a bevy of performers that reinforce Colorado’s identity as a roots-music haven.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Any of the Duplex rooms adds some character with their split-level living and sleeping areas (especially the brightest Duplex Junior and Grand Junior Suites).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The collar adds a polished touch, while the smocked drawstring waist looks super comfortable and flattering.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Noun
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While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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While talks are ongoing with key details still to be worked out, the outlines of a deal include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and letting ships pass without paying tolls, sources told Axios.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Each panel is made of a flax-linen blend with delicate floral outlines of blooms and leaves.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Today’s new wave of halter tops feels grown-up and refined, reimagined in sleek, streamlined shapes that have become fixtures everywhere from the runway to the red carpet — and across the vacation wardrobes defining Euro-summer style.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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His 234 wins placed him as tops in his field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Sums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sums. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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